20 For every one of God’s promises are “Yes” in him; therefore also through him the “Amen” is spoken, to the glory we give to God.
21 But it is God who establishes us together with you in Christ and who anointed us,
22 who also sealed us and gave us the Spirit in our hearts as a down payment.
23 Now I appeal to God as my witness, that to spare you I did not come again to Corinth.
24 I do not mean that we rule over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.